Childcare Provider II

POSITION: Childcare Provider II

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS: 192

DEPARTMENT:
Early Childhood

REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor, Director of Early Childhood Programs

SUPERVISES: None

EDUCATION:

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or related field; or CDA credential (preferred)

EXPERIENCE:

• Early Childhood training and/or experience

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Provider II shall work under the supervision of the Childcare Site Supervisor and shall assist the Site Supervisor in the preparation and management of classroom activities, administrative requirements, and operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Follow the directions of the Supervisor

Prepare and implement lesson plans

Assume responsibility for the care and safety of children

Follow childcare licensing and Texas Rising Star requirements

Prepare materials and displays as directed

Work in a cooperative manner with other providers and children

Assume responsibility for the care of equipment and teaching materials

Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed

Provide orientation and assistance to substitutes

Change diapers

Assist with toileting children

Assist with measuring formulas and feeding children

Supervise children at rest and at play

Assist in filing and record keeping on a computer

Interact effectively with public, staff, children and parents

Serve as mentor for other child care staff

Serve in the role of site supervisor in the site supervisor's absence

All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Requirements

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or related field; or CDA credential

Hold current CPR and Basic First Aid certificates

Have visual and hearing acuity

Demonstrate acceptable written and verbal skills

Excellent communication skills

Be able to keep up with crawling and walking children

Familiar with various office machines

Work Environment

• The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
  
  reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance required.

Equipment used

• Telephone
• Computer and printer
• Calculator
• Copy Machine

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revision Date:

04/12/2024

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